Wes Abbott, Montrose Ford-Nissan auto dealership
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Wes Abbott, Montrose Ford-Nissan auto dealership
July 26, 2023
Wes Abbott is executive manager of Montrose Ford-Nissan. He took over operations of the dealership from his father, Thomas, who started the business in 1986, when their family moved to Montrose. “Montrose was a much smaller town back then, and the dealership was located where Flower Subaru is curren...
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Delta Health recognized for work to improve breastfeeding
July 26, 2023
The Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment (CDPHE) recognized 45 hospitals for their efforts to promote breastfeeding and offer healthier food and beverage options through the Colorado Healthy Hospital Compact and Colorado Baby-Friendly Hospital Collaborative. These initiatives are par...
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Local business brings ‘glamping’ to the customer in second year of operations
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Local business brings ‘glamping’ to the customer in second year of operations
By Justin Tubbs 
July 19, 2023
Camping is an American pastime as celebrated as baseball and going to the movies. Montrose, as those who have spent any time here know, is a launching-off point for any of the camping one might seek. There are mountains and evergreens to the south. Desert land is accessible to the public to the imme...
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Montrose has several electric vehicle charging stations
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Montrose has several electric vehicle charging stations
By Mavis Bennett 
July 19, 2023
Montrose’s slogan is “Stay here–Play everywhere.”  With more than 25 electric vehicle charging stations in and around town, the city hopes to tempt travelers to use Montrose as a base to have fun in town, as well as explore neighboring attractions. Charging stations are located at North 1st Street. ...
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Kevin and Kari Reddin, Tortoise and the Hare exotic pet supplier
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Kevin and Kari Reddin, Tortoise and the Hare exotic pet supplier
July 19, 2023
Tortoise and the Hare Common to Exotic Pets is local, family- and veteran-owned exotic reptile and small animal supplier. The business specializes in everything exotic pets need to be happy,  healthy parts of a family. The business focuses on having a family-friendly environment where big kids and l...
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FUNC Fest set for Aug. 12-13 at Montrose Water Sports Park
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FUNC Fest set for Aug. 12-13 at Montrose Water Sports Park
July 19, 2023
Water sports enthusiasts, competitors, and Montrose community are invited to enjoy the Eighth Annual FUNC Fest (Fun on the UNCompahgre River Festival) at the Montrose Water Sports Park in Riverbottom Park on Saturday, Aug. 12 and Sunday, Aug. 13. FUNC Fest is one of the City of Montrose’s premier su...
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FUNC Fest, block party and more
By Kevin Clay and Michelle Wingfield 
July 19, 2023
DART on Point FUNC Fest, which is a fun and funky contraction of Fun on the Uncompahgre, is offering sponsorships of its events on Aug. 12 and 13 at Riverbottom Park. You or your businesses can be featured in a variety of ways with an investment from $250 to $5,000 with exposure ranging from a listi...
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Montrose’s only Mexican meat market thrives with diverse customers
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Montrose’s only Mexican meat market thrives with diverse customers
By Justin Tubbs 
July 12, 2023
When Humberto Del Castillo took over the operations of Carniceria Sonora from his uncle in 2014, he didn’t have much help. He, his wife Karla, and one employee operated the store—the meat market, the grocery store shelves and the checkout counter. On days he had to run to Grand Junction to pick up p...
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Kevin and Gabrielle Clay run local environmental services business
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Kevin and Gabrielle Clay run local environmental services business
July 12, 2023
Small companies are the engines that run Montrose. And there are hundreds here from sole proprietorships to LLCs. Business owners Gabrielle and Kevin Clay believe in small business, building community, and using their skillsets to further the success of other businesses nationwide as well as here on...
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Les Schwab Tires aims for July soft opening in Montrose
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Les Schwab Tires aims for July soft opening in Montrose
By Justin Tubbs Montrose Business Times 
July 10, 2025
Les Schwab Tire Centers will open a new, full-service store in Montrose on July 23, bringing more than a dozen jobs and a range of automotive services...

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